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MEMBER INDUCTION Rhett Parker, led the induction of new Post Rotary Club members Traci Jarrett, left, and Stephanie Allen during the club’s June 9 meeting. | COURTESY PHOTO

MEMBER INDUCTION Rhett Parker, led the induction of new Post Rotary Club members Traci Jarrett, left, and Stephanie Allen during the club’s June 9 meeting. | COURTESY PHOTO

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ROTARY CLUB NEWS

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
ROTARY CLUB NEWS
TEXAS GAME WARDENS were in attendance at the Post City Park June 13 to help youngsters with water safety and identifying fish species. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTO

TEXAS GAME WARDENS were in attendance at the Post City Park June 13 to help youngsters with water safety and identifying fish species. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTO

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Young anglers participate in annual fishing derby

Russ Morris |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Post Masonic Lodge 1508 hosted its annual Kids Fishing Derby on June 13 at the Post City Park. Children old enough to hold a fishing pole, up to 13 years old, were encouraged to participate in the derby and enjoy a meal from the Masonic Lodge.
DOWNTOWN PROJECT

DOWNTOWN PROJECT

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DOWNTOWN PROJECT

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Construction crews poured redtinted concrete around the Post Rotary Centennial clock site in downtown Post. Funds for the new landmark were raised by the Post Rotary Club in honor of the city’s centennial. 
POST REPRESENTED Khloe Smith, Post High School junior, accompanied by her coach, Deborah Garoui, qualified for the NSDA in Richmond Virginia. | COURTESY PHOTO

POST REPRESENTED Khloe Smith, Post High School junior, accompanied by her coach, Deborah Garoui, qualified for the NSDA in Richmond Virginia. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Khloe Smith competes at national Speech and Debate tournament in Richmond

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Post High School junior Khloe Smith is attending the 2026 National Speech and Debate National Tournament this week in Richmond, Virginia.Smith and her coach, Deborah Garoui, are in Virginia, with Smith competing in Dramatic Interpretation.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Mayor Marvin Self presided over the Post City Council meeting June 9. | STEPHANIE ALLEN

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Mayor Marvin Self presided over the Post City Council meeting June 9. | STEPHANIE ALLEN

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Post city council addresses housing, infrastructure, budget at June 9 meeting

Stephanie Allen |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Post City Council tackled a packed agenda during its June 9 meeting, focusing on property standards, neighborhood redevelopment and longterm planning for the community.The meeting began with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance before council members moved into a series of public hearings.
CHEER HONORS Members of the Post High School varsity cheer team received recognition during the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp June 7-10 at Texas Tech University. | COURTESY PHOTO

CHEER HONORS Members of the Post High School varsity cheer team received recognition during the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp June 7-10 at Texas Tech University. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Post cheerleaders earn honors at UCA camp

Stephanie Allen |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Members of the Post High School varsity cheer team earned multiple honors while attending the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp June 7–10 at Texas Tech University.The squad received two Superior ribbons, one for their camp routine and another for their sideline cheer performance.
TROOK’S TRIBE Southland ISD Principal Jason Trook and his wife, Stephanie, and family members have shared updates on his recent leukemia diagnosis on the Trook’s Tribe Facebook page. | COURTESY PHOTO

TROOK’S TRIBE Southland ISD Principal Jason Trook and his wife, Stephanie, and family members have shared updates on his recent leukemia diagnosis on the Trook’s Tribe Facebook page. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Southland principal battles leukemia with support from community

Stephanie Allen |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Friends, family and supporters across the South Plains have rallied around Jason Trook, the newly named principal at Southland ISD, following his diagnosis with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a rare but highly treatable form of leukemia.
TRANSFER PATHWAY Dr. Christopher McNair, Hardin-Simmons provost and chief academic officer, and Stephanie Ducheneaux, Western Texas College vice president for academic affairs, met to establish a transfer pathway for WTC students pursuing four-year degrees. | COURTESY PHOTO

TRANSFER PATHWAY Dr. Christopher McNair, Hardin-Simmons provost and chief academic officer, and Stephanie Ducheneaux, Western Texas College vice president for academic affairs, met to establish a transfer pathway for WTC students pursuing four-year degrees. | COURTESY PHOTO

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WTC partnership with Hardin-Simmons University expands transfer opportunities

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
SNYDER— Western Texas College and Hardin- Simmons University recently formalized a new articulation agreement designed to help students transfer more smoothly from WTC into bachelor’s degree programs at Hardin-Simmons University.
Kids Fishing Derby set

Kids Fishing Derby set

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Kids Fishing Derby set for June 13 at Post City Park

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Children ages 13 and younger are invited to participate in the annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 13, at Post City Park.Hosted by Post Masonic Lodge No. 1058, the event will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. Fishing is scheduled from 8 to 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11 a.m.
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